Convention center hosting blood drive

All donors will get a Blend Card for 10 percent off a 2017 Artist Series ticket and be entered to win two tickets for the 2017 Artist Series shows courtesy of Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.

Donors who last gave blood on or before July 26 are eligible to give at this drive.

For appointments to donate, contact the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at 800-452-1097 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5396 to locate the drive.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age, although a 16-year-old can donate with parental permission; form are available through www.bloodcenter.org. Donors must weigh more than 110 pounds and have a photo I.D. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure can be accepted as eligible donors.

For questions about eligibility or the donation procedure, call 800-747-5401.

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 90 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. It is the exclusive provider to Jefferson County Health Center.